History
Bristol-Myers was founded in 1887 by William McLaren Bristol and John Ripley Myers. In May 1898, the company was named Bristol, Myers Company. In 1899, when the company became a corporation, the name changed to Bristol-Myers. Squibb was founded in 1858 by Edward Robinson Squibb in Brooklyn, New York. In 1989, Bristol-Myers merged with Squibb, creating a global leader in the health care industry. Thus, Bristol-Myers Squibb was formed in 1989. Today, Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global leader in the research and development of innovative treatments of serious diseases.Mission
The mission of Bristol-Myers Squibb is to extend and enhance human life by providing the highest-quality pharmaceuticals and health care products.Area of Operation
The businesses of Bristol-Myers Squibb are:Pharmaceuticals:
- Medicines to fight cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases including HIV AIDS, Diabetes and other serious illnesses and conditions.
- Nutritionals
- Ostomy Care and Wound Therapeutics
- Medical Imaging
Key Statistics
- Bristol-Myers Squibb holds assets of $27.22 billion.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb has made profits of $2.22 billion in 2006.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb operates globally.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb has 43,000 employees.
Organization
The corporate governance of Bristol-Myers Squibb consists of:- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
International Ranking
- Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks 192 in the world according to Forbes Magazine list.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks 321 in Fortune Global 500 list.
Headquarter Address
Bristol-Myers Squib345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
USA
Phone: (212) 546-4000
Fax: (212) 546-4020
Website URL: www.bms.com
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